Niehaus Postdoctoral and Visiting Fellowship Program in Regional Political Economy - 2015-2016

The Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance (NCGG) at Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs seeks two visitors for the Postdoctoral and Visiting Fellowship Program in regional political economy for the 2015-2016 academic year. This fellows program is targeted at developing a generation of scholars able to analyze and make policy recommendations about the regional political economy in the Middle East, East, South, or Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America. The Center invites candidates with a background in economics, political science, contemporary history, sociology, law, business, and other disciplines bearing on the study of markets, politics, and economic development, focusing on the regions of the Middle East, East, South, or Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America to apply. Scholarly work should explore the ways in which the politics within and between a set of countries intersect with natural resource endowments, market conditions, technological and physical infrastructure, and cultural biases to explain existing patterns of economic development and to promote higher levels of development more effectively. Selected candidates will be required to be in residence for the duration of the fellowship (September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016). This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

2000-word description of the proposed research project, including its specific objectives, importance, and research design;

One writing sample (limit of 100 pages);

Contact information for three references, who will be asked to comment specifically on the applicant's qualifications for the proposed research project. Referees will be contacted directly by email with instructions for submitting a confidential recommendation on your behalf. All references must be received by the deadline. Complete your application well before the deadline so that references can be submitted in a timely manner.

Candidates who hold positions at academic institutions will also be required to submit:

Statement indicating if a sabbatical leave is available

Home institution policy with regard to sabbatical pay

History of "sabbatical leaves" over the past seven years

A confidential statement indicating salary for the current academic year (September 1, 2014-July 1, 2015)

These materials should be submitted online by Friday, January 2, 2015.

Salary - Rank and salary will be contingent on qualifications. Fellows will receive applicable Princeton University benefits, a moving allowance, and $2,500 research fund.

For more information about the Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance fellowship program, please contact:Patricia Trinity, Assistant Director at ptrinity@princeton.edu.